Huge housing projects and East Coast Park dominate this area which, as recently as the 1960's, was once largely rural with kampong villages perched on stilts over the shoreline. Massive land reclamation changed it beyond all recognition but these suburbs have maintained a strong Malay identity.
Serving more than 60 airlines to over 145 cities, Changi Airport is a major air hub in the Asia Pacific region. The airport is an attraction in itself with restaurants, shops and entertainment.
The beaches and landscaped terrain of East Coast Park provide a favourite play area for Singaporeans. Visitors can hire a bike, swim at the beach, bowl, golf or play tennis.
This boomerang shaped islet suitable for diving, swimming and bird-watching offers natural attractions such as mangroves, forests and coconut and rubber plantations. Temples and shrines can be visited.
Unique image of Ubin Island.
Transit: Take SBS bus 2 or 29 to Changi Village Bus Interchange proceed to the Changi Point Jetty and catch a 10 minute boat ride.
This traditional habitat of local Malays features more than 50 kampong shops (shops on stilts) specializing in art, artifacts and traditional costumes. Enter through the majestic horn-roofed Minangkabau structure.
The Original Singapore Walks gives visitors an opportunity to tour places that are not featured on the usual tours such as smoke houses, graveyards, and gun batteries. In other words, some of the city's best-kept secret places.
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